Ethylene oxideC2H4O
CAS-No.: | 75-21-8 |
|---|---|
UN-No.: | 1040 |
EC-No.: | 200-849-9 |
Hazard identification number: | 263 |
Hazard signs
*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de
Occupational exposure limit
WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH (SG)
- PEL (LT) (ppm) 1
- PEL (LT) (mg/m3) 1,8
- H: 220
Extremely flammable gas.
- H: 230
- H: 280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- H: 301
Toxic if swallowed
- H: 314
Causes severe skin burns
and eye damage.
- H: 331
Toxic if inhaled
- H: 335
May cause respiratory irritation
- H: 336
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H: 340
May cause genetic defects (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause
the hazard)
- H: 350
May cause cancer.
- H: 360 Fd
May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- H: 372
Causes damage to organs (state all organs affected, if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state route of exposure if it is conclusively
proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard)
- P: 202
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P: 210
Keep away from heat/
sparks/open flames/hot
surfaces. — No smoking.
- P: 260
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P: 280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P: 303 + 361+ 353 + 315
- P: 304 + 340 + 315
- P: 305 + 351 + 338 + 315
- P: 308 + 313
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P: 308 + 313
IF exposed or concerned:Get medical advice/attention.
- P: 377
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
- P: 381
Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
- P: 403
Store in a well-ventilated place.
- P: 405
Store locked up.
No statement for this group.
No GHS Classification available at the moment.
*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de
Melting point:
-112.55 °C Boiling Point:
10.5 °C Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
0,001965 (0°C) g/cm3Ionization:
10.56 ± 0.01 eVFlash Point:
-57 °C Ignition Temperature:
435 °C Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
1451 hPaLower Explosive Limit:
2.6 Vol.-%Upper Explosive Limit:
100 Vol.-%Hazardous Effects:
C,M,R,ED
Important to know:
*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de
Also known as:
- 1, 2- Epoxyethane 1,2 Epoxyethane 1,2-Epoxyethane CHINT: EO Cremophor polymer Dihydooxirene Dihydrooxirene Dihydroxooxirene Dimethylene oxide DOW Ethylene Oxide EO Epoxyethane Ethene Oxide Ethleneoxy (6Cl) ETHYLENE OXIDE Ethylene Oxide (8CI) Ethylene
- 1,2-Epoxy ethane
- 29.11.2010
- Dimethylene oxide
- EO
- EO as monomer for Victawet 12
- ethene oxide
- ethene oxide ethylene Ethylene Oxide Ethylene oxide (EO) Ethylene Oxide based Polymers Ethylene oxide monomer Ethylene oxide or oxirane Ethylene Oxide with nitrogen ethylene oxide, EO Ethylene_oxide Ethylenoxid Oxirane Oxirane / ethylene oxide
- Ethylene oxide
- H2C-O-CH2
- Oxirane
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